Understanding Autism Social Story. PDF. Neurodiversity. Neuro-inclusive. SPED, communication, autism, early intervention, visuals, speech therapy, special education. Confidence-building Social Story to help children understand autism.

My AAC Device - Social Story PDF. Autism. Neurodiversity. Speech Therapy. SPED, communication, autism, early intervention, visuals, speech therapy, special education. Social Story to help children understand how to use and look after their AAC device.

EDITABLE Social Story: Moving to my New Home. PDF. SPED, communication, autism, early intervention, visuals, speech therapy, special education. Social Story to help explain moving house to children. Helps to reduce anxiety around change. Uses lots of visuals and can be easily edited for each child.

LET’S GO… A story for Gestalt Language Processors. Autism. Speech Therapy. Early Intervention. ‘LET’S GO’ is an important phrase for helping children communicate where they would like to go. This story helps gestalt language processors to use natural language acquisition to learn the phrase and apply their knowledge to everyday life. Mitigable gestalt - LET’S GO. Uses visual symbol for ‘LET’S GO’ to help with understanding. Suitable for all stages but particularly for stage 1.

I’M HURT… A story for Gestalt Language Processors. Autism. Speech Therapy. Early Intervention. ‘I’M HURT’ is an important phrase for helping children communicate how they feel. This story helps gestalt language processors to use natural language acquisition to learn the phrase and apply their knowledge to everyday life. Mitigable gestalt - I’m hurt + words/phrases. Uses visual symbol for ‘I’m hurt’ to help with understanding. Suitable for all stages, especially stage 1.

IT’S A DOG! A story for Gestalt Language Processors. Autism. Speech Therapy. Early Intervention. A story about dogs - ideal for dog lovers or those trying to overcome a fear of dogs. ‘IT’S A’ is an important phrase for helping children communicate. This story helps gestalt language processors to use natural language acquisition to learn the phrase ‘IT’S A’ , the word dog and apply their knowledge to everyday life. Mitigable gestalt - It’s a + word. Suitable for all stages but particularly for stages 1.

Anger Management, regulation, emotions, use like boom cards, internet, Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy The UNDERSTANDING & MANAGING ANGER ONLINE GAMES are designed to help children to identify and manage anger and to consolidate what they have learned. The games are a combinations of matching games, jigsaws, join-the-dots, questions and drawing. They are designed using visuals and simple, repetitive language to support understanding and also use written language for hyperlexic learners.

Understanding Anger Activities & Games - Anger Management, regulation PDF SEL, social emotional learning, Autism, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, SPED, fine motor skills Emer the Emotions Elephant Activities: Emer is an elephant who changes color depending on her emotions. Here, she focuses on teaching children the basic emotions of angry and happy and how to identify these emotions in themselves/others Activities to help children identify how anger looks and to be able to compare it to and distinguish it from happiness. Once children have grasped this they will be able to consider if they are feeling angry or happy and move onto learning how to regulate and manage their anger. Activities also help children practice fine motor skills. Includes: Matching sheets - identifying anger and happiness - uses photos, symbols and cartoons Jigsaws Coloring sheets Drama activity - Make a Mask - can be used to act out anger & happiness & learn physical responses Scissors Skills worksheets Maze activities

Communication Passport - How to help me manage my emotions - Anger management SEL, social emotional learning, Autism, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Social Emotional Learning, SPED Booklet with spaces for you to fill in your child’s details to help explain to those working with and caring for your child how best to support them to manage their anger and how to spot when they are becoming stressed. It also lets them know potential triggers and your child’s likes/dislikes.

restorative practice justice, challenging behavior management, classroom behavior, classroom management, neuro-inclusive, anger management, behavior tracking, sensory sensitivities/needs, autism, neurodiversity-affirming Expectation Contracts - A collaborative, neurodiversity-affirming approach using restorative practice! Expectation Contracts: Open communication around expectations and choices in a positive way. They help children to discover new ways to solve problems. They present the expectations in a clear, visual way which children can easily understand Take children’s opinions into account. They offer predictability, consistency and a sense of control. Provide the child with the opportunity to become more responsible and aware of their choices. For use in school and at home. Includes: Instructions Example contract 15 contracts

Autism, visuals, SPED, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, neurodiversity-affirming, preschool, kindergarten, communication, pre-k These choice boards give all children, verbal and non-verbal, a chance to choose activities and subjects they would like. This sense of control over their lives, fosters a positive mindset and reduces stress. For children, who often have limited control over their daily activities, choice boards become a valuable tool. The act of making decisions allows them to feel more in charge, boosting their confidence and overall well-being. Includes: 8 choice boards 48 cards 60 editable cards to design yourself

restorative practice justice, challenging behavior management, classroom behavior, classroom management, neuro-inclusive, anger management, behavior tracking, sensory sensitivities/needs, autism ** A collaborative, positive approach to discussing your child’s expressions of need (behavior) writh them. How it works: Create a comic book of what happened to: Solve the mystery (find the problem which caused the behavior). Help the child to reflect on alternative ways to express their needs. Sometimes it can be hard to discuss situations when your child was angry with them. However, it is a necessary step to help identify the why (problem) that made them angry and to provide them with alternative strategies for expressing their needs in the future. The comic book mystery uses the principals of reflective practice (also known as reflective justice) to help children to process their choices. It opens conversation using a collaborative, non-threatening, positive approach that supports the child and adult in identifying the why (problem) and solving it together. Includes: * Instructions and tips 67 comic strip sheets of varying levels - some with spaces for creating own headings 8 pages of explosions, speech bubbles for decorating comics

timetable, Autism, visuals, SPED, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, neurodiversity-affirming Visual Schedule are simple, clear timetables which use pictures to explain the events and order of the day, parts of the day or routines to children. They support communication and reduce anxiety. * Uses visuals to support visual learners and autistic children. Can can be used over and over! Includes: Schedule background 86 location/activity/events cards 42 editable cards Instructions

challenging behavior management, classroom behavior, classroom management, neuro-inclusive, anger management, behavior tracking, sensory sensitivities/needs, autism SOLVE THE WHY CHART: A neurodiversity-affirming way of identifying and documenting what is causing challenging behavior, tantrums, or meltdowns What are ABC charts? (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) Ever wonder why a child has suddenly become so angry? Or is struggling with challenging behavior? An ABC helps you keep a record of these moments, uncover the triggers, figure out why they are becoming so upset and how to best support them. Concerns about ABC charts: However, recently, the neurodiversity movement has raised some concerns about these charts and whether they are overly focused on neurotypical expectations and interpretations of behavior. Our Solve the WHY chart, addresses these concerns and provides a neurodiversity-affirming alternative for supporting children. It is also useful for gathering evidence for school inspections, writing IEPs, developing behavior support plans, SNA applications and applications for more resources and support within your school. Includes: Step-by-step instructions Examples of how to use Solve the WHY charts Information on ABC charts Information about the concerns regarding ABC charts

first/then, Autism, visuals, SPED, Speech Therapy, special education, early intervention, literacy, neurodiversity-affirming Visual Communication Cards can be used to support communication between the adult and child. These cards are designed to help communicate which locations/activities/events the child will be going to/doing now, next and then. This increased understanding can help to reduce anxiety. Children and adults can use different combinations to explain where they are going/would like to go and things they are going to do/would like to do. Uses visuals to support visual learners and autistic children. Can can be used over and over! Includes: 3 now/next boards (different colors) 2 now/next/then boards (different colors) 86 location/activity/events cards 42 editable location cards

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy* Learning ages 8 -13 Helps children/teenagers to develop problem solving skills to help them navigate their social world. The Problem Solving Online Games were created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world.

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy Learning ages 8 -13 The Perspective Taking Online Games were created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world. Perspective-taking is a crucial skill for both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals to learn for social interactions and building friendships and relationships. It encourages children and teenagers to explore and consider both their own perspective and the perspective of others in social interaction. These games focus on supporting children/teenagers to deepen their understanding of perspective taking and apply their knowledge to questions.

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy Learning ages 8 -13 The Communications Style Online Quiz/Game was created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world. For lots of children and teenagers understanding the language used to describe personal qualities can be confusing. They can also find it difficult to identify these qualities in themselves and others. Developing an understanding of personal qualities is vital for children and teenagers, it is needed for both growing their sense of self, developing self-image and building positive relationships and friendships with others. The quiz/game focuses on understanding communication styles and how these can influence communications.

Knowing my Boundaries Activities. Neurodiversity, Safety, Autism, Speech Therapy, SPED, speech therapy, life skills Neuro-inclusive alternative to working on social skills. Working on identifying our boundaries, assertiveness, saying no, why we have boundaries & respecting other’s boundaries.

Autism, NEURODIVERSITY, social learning, alternative to social skills, SPED, social emotional learning, SEL, use like boom cards, Speech Therapy, special education, literacy Learning ages 8 -13 The Building Friendships: Understanding Personal Qualities Online Games were created in response to the need for new approaches to teaching social skills to autistic children. They are designed by special education and allied health professionals. They aim to provide an alternative to traditional methods by teaching children and teenagers social learning in a way that embraces neurodiversity and allows them to build confidence using their strengths and viewpoint of the world. Imagine that you didn’t understand the meaning of the word ‘kind’? How would you know what others meant when they said someone was kind? How would you be able to know who is showing kindness? For lots of children and teenagers understanding the language used to describe personal qualities can be confusing. They can also find it difficult to identify these qualities in themselves and others. Developing an understanding of personal qualities is vital for children and teenagers, it is needed for both growing their sense of self, developing self-image and building positive relationships and friendships with others. These games focus on developing and understanding of the language associated with personal qualities and which qualities are helpful for building friendships. Includes: a combinations of quiz questions and vocabulary games.